Bolsonaro’s Disapproval Rating Soars During Amazon Fires
- More than half of Brazilians disapprove of the president
- Corruption fight and security among his accomplishments
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President Jair Bolsonaro’s disapproval rating jumped over the past six months as Brazilians opposed his health, environmental and educational policies, as well as the offensive comments that are often part of his communication style.
Bolsonaro’s personal disapproval rating reached 53.7%, according to a poll conducted by MDA between Aug. 22 and 25, when Amazon fires drew growing domestic and international scrutiny of his environmental policies. Less than a third of Brazilians disapproved of the president in February, when the previous survey took place. The percentage of the population disapproving of his government rose to 39.5% from 19%.